1) Background: In Science Class with Mr. Bradley, Art Class with Ms. Burnett, and Computers and Keyboarding with Ms. Marsh, students have been discussing how they can effect positive change on the world around them. In Music Tech, we discuss consumerism and copyright in music. We will also be achieving specific music standards when we create the soundtrack for the Public Service Announcement culminating project, but today, using technology, we are going to take a look at the age-old consumer debate, Paper vs. Plastic…
2) Opening Music Journal: As students enter the room, John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World to Change,” is playing. The question on the board reads, “Paper Bags or Plastic Bags? Explain why.” Students will have two plays to copy the question to their journal and answer it using 5 sentences. (Notebook entries are graded using the state- writing test rubric)
3) After the journaling process is complete, the teacher will lead a brief discussion of student answers. Some will say paper, some will say plastic, and some will probably say reusable bags. Conversation will also tie in the choice of recordings. Then, the teacher will share the “Headline: Earth” episode outlining the Paper vs. Plastic debate (resource #1).
4) “In groups today, I want for you to use these resources (resources #2-6) to research the problems with Paper and Plastic disposable bags. These resources take you from creating, consuming, recycling, and disposing of both Paper and Plastic bags. As you research, create an argument FOR using reusable bags.
5) Share your argument as a Glogster poster (resource #7). Some posters will be printed and posted around the school building. Other posters will use animations and be linked to the school website. Your poster must have at least three cited persuasive statements as to why reusable bags are preferred to disposable bags. Your poster must also have at least three cited images reinforcing your argument. Your poster will be assessed using the attached rubric (resource #8). Sample is provided as demonstration (resource #9).
Guiding Question
Conservation: Paper or Plastic?Guiding Activity
Paper or Plastic: Create a Glogster PosterInstructions…
1) Background: In Science Class with Mr. Bradley, Art Class with Ms. Burnett, and Computers and Keyboarding with Ms. Marsh, students have been discussing how they can effect positive change on the world around them. In Music Tech, we discuss consumerism and copyright in music. We will also be achieving specific music standards when we create the soundtrack for the Public Service Announcement culminating project, but today, using technology, we are going to take a look at the age-old consumer debate, Paper vs. Plastic…
2) Opening Music Journal: As students enter the room, John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World to Change,” is playing. The question on the board reads, “Paper Bags or Plastic Bags? Explain why.” Students will have two plays to copy the question to their journal and answer it using 5 sentences. (Notebook entries are graded using the state- writing test rubric)
3) After the journaling process is complete, the teacher will lead a brief discussion of student answers. Some will say paper, some will say plastic, and some will probably say reusable bags. Conversation will also tie in the choice of recordings. Then, the teacher will share the “Headline: Earth” episode outlining the Paper vs. Plastic debate (resource #1).
4) “In groups today, I want for you to use these resources (resources #2-6) to research the problems with Paper and Plastic disposable bags. These resources take you from creating, consuming, recycling, and disposing of both Paper and Plastic bags. As you research, create an argument FOR using reusable bags.
5) Share your argument as a Glogster poster (resource #7). Some posters will be printed and posted around the school building. Other posters will use animations and be linked to the school website. Your poster must have at least three cited persuasive statements as to why reusable bags are preferred to disposable bags. Your poster must also have at least three cited images reinforcing your argument. Your poster will be assessed using the attached rubric (resource #8). Sample is provided as demonstration (resource #9).
Resources…
1 - Accuweather’s Headline: Earth episode asks, Paper or Plastic?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGYpJ4SmWWQ&feature=related
2 - BeGreenNow.com’s page comparing impacts of disposable bags at every stage from production to consumption to recycling and disposal.
http://www.begreennow.com/resources/paper-or-plastic/
3 - HowStuffWorks’ look at the Paper vs. Plastic Bag debate, complete with Plastic Bag Bans and the legal suits that followed.
http://science.howstuffworks.com/paper-plastic.htm
4 - TreeHugger.com’s news file recapping San Jose’s Neither Paper nor Plastic Campaign.
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/san-jose-closer-to-ban-all-bags-paper-and-plastic.php
5 - TreeHugger.com’s Everything you need to know Guide on the Paper or Plastic debate.
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/07/paper-bags-or-plastic-bags-everything-you-need-to-know.php
6 - Discovery Education's Bill Nye Paper vs. Plastic Video
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=E037C33C-C97B-4B6E-BD3B-31E682916775
7 – Glogster’s Educational Outlet – Allows Students to create posters and web 2.0 visuals.
http://edu.glogster.com/
8 – Kathy Schrock’s Glogster Rubric #1.
http://butlertech.wikispaces.com/file/view/Glogster+Rubric.pdf
9 – Sample Guiding Activity for Paper or Plastic Glogster
http://drummertw.glogster.com/pop/